Johanna Olson

Johanna Olson-Kennedy
Johanna Olson-Kennedy
Alma mater	Chicago Medical School, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Occupation	Physician, transgender and nonconforming youth

Johanna Lynn Olson-Kennedy is an American physician who specializes in the care of transgender youth, non-conforming youth, gender variant children, and youth with HIV and chronic pain.^[1] She is board-certified in pediatrics and adolescent medicine and is the medical director of the Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She has provided medical care for more than 400 patients, ages 4 through 25.

Media coverage

Olson has been featured in mainstream media educating audiences on the medical needs of transgender children and adolescents.^[1] Olson is considered to be a national expert and leading figure in the care of transgender youth.^[1]

Selected publications

Olson J, Forbes C, Belzer M (February 2011). "Management of the transgender adolescent". Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 165 (2): 171–6. doi:10.1001/archpediatrics.2010.275. PMID 21300658.

References

1 2 3 The Seattle Lesbian (February 26, 2011). "Physician Johanna Olson Joins Board of TransYouth Family Allies". Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)

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[TheSeattleLesbian2011-1] 1 2 3 The Seattle Lesbian (February 26, 2011). "Physician Johanna Olson Joins Board of TransYouth Family Allies". Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)